Relaxation
Duvet day
Meaning
A work day which an employee is allowed to spend at home relaxing.
Examples
We’d all worked so hard getting the latest design out on time the boss rewarded us with a duvet day to do whatever we wanted.
Where did it originate?
Britain, 1990s.
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Man cave
Meaning
A shed or some other retreat that men decorate in the way they choose (with or without their male friends) and use to relax in traditional male pursuits.
Examples
After I retired Sheila was getting so fed up with me being around the house that she made me turn the outhouse into a man cave. Now the guys come round each afternoon to play cards and watch tv and I’ve made a sculpture out of beer cans.
Where did it originate?
USA, late 20th century.
Where is it used?
Worldwide. A fairly recent coinage but spreading rapidly around the world.
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Rest up
Meaning
Take a break from one’s efforts.
Examples
You did well to get this far in the marathon before collapsing. Rest up now and wait for the paramedics to get here.
Where did it originate?
USA, 19th century.
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Veg out
Meaning
Relax in a slothful manner, usually watching tv while lying on a sofa – (that is, become a ‘couch-potato’).
Examples
Such a stressful time at work this week. Come Friday night all I was good for was to veg out binge watching Friends.
Where did it originate?
Britain, late 20th century.
Where is it used?
Worldwide, but most commonly restricted to the under 40s.
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